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GLOBE Observer: Clouds
Citizen scientists of all ages are invited to make environmental observations that complement NASA satellite observations and help scientists studying Earth and the global environment. 0
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Taking Earth's Temperature
1 Review(s)Participants are introduced to a type of energy, infrared radiation, which we can’t see with our eyes but we can feel as heat. Then, they explore their outdoor environment using an infrared thermometer (also known as an IR thermometer) to measure the temperatures of concrete, asphalt, grass, and bare soil. 1730
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Around the School
3 Review(s)Don't let the name fool you - this activity is open-ended and perfect for the library setting! Patrons collect specimens from around the classroom or school yard to examine under the microscope. They can collect virtually anything that they wish to see at the microscopic level. 1764
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Tour the Moon or Mars with Google Earth
Patrons use Google Earth computer software to observe the geography of their own area. They then virtuallyvisit the same lattitude and longitude on the Moon and Mars! 0
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A Wonderful Weather Story
Practice the parts of speech as you write a silly story about the weather. 0
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Ice Exploration
Find the best way to excavate frozen objects! Using a variety of tools, try to get items out of blocks of ice. This activity helps children learn problem solving skills and persistence. 0
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Exploring Earth: Rising Sea
This hands-on activity demonstrates ways to use topographical mapping techniques to track changes in the sea level 0
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Exploring the Universe: Static Electricity
Patrons learn about the different tools scientists use to study forces on Earth and in space and build their own electroscope to explore static electricity! 0
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Exploring Earth: Temperature Mapping
Participants learn about Landsat satellites by using infrared thermometers to measure surface temperatures 0
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Exploring Properties: Heat Transfer
Patrons investigate how quickly heat transfers between two different materials 0
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Tech on the Go: Photography
Adults and children use a camera phone to experiment with photography and perspective. 0
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Petal Mandalas
Children will use flower petals and other colorful materials to create mandalas and different unique patterns. This activity provides an opportunity for early math learning about quantity, patterns, and shapes. 0
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